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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 09, 1905
Page
3
In Wellington East the election tally shows Aitken at 2593 votes to McLean's 2578, a 15 vote edge with 17 voting permits unaccounted. A recount seems likely if those permits favor McLean, which would challenge Aitken's majority.
The Ashburton ballot results await further Permits with the Courthouse last evening confirming the scrutiny while one case of double voting is reported. A movement in Rakaia backs Ivess with a testimonial for his lone stand in the late contest and Wellington rumour says Aitken may resign if Wellington East favors him, giving Taylor another chance.
In Egmont Thet completed figures remain unavailable but continuance is assured. Kuiapoi shows continuance 1722 reduction 2054 no license 2363. a six vote lead but 20 permits absent. Bruce Bruca indeterminate as no proposal secures a majority. Wallace reports continuance 1962 reduction 2026 no license 2476. no proposal carried. Awarua continuance 1832 reduction 2353 no license 2458. Invercargill still uncertain though temperance leaders hopeful.
The Longbeach Road Board held a morning session with Lill chairing in Grigg’s absence. Tenders for shingling from Winslow Road to Willowby were approved and accounts totaling £3683 passed. Reid offered to form Beach Road with grader support, and a boundary road dispute with Upper Ashburton remained unresolved.
A man about 40 is found dead in Huntly with a throat wound. He is unidentified except for a hat bearing the maker’s name. No further clues available as authorities investigate the mysterious death.
The United Presa Association defends a defamatory libel claim by Simeon vy Saunders for £510, settled publicly as the defendant donated a cheque to a hospital. In Tinwald a farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs Jones included toasts, speeches, and gifts as they depart for Mosgiel where Mr Jones becomes stationmaster after 34 years at Tinwald station.
Attendance rose above average at the New Zealand Farmers Co operative Association Arcade sale with limited stock. Poultry entries sold well, roosters to 3s, hens 2s 34d, ducks 3s 1d per pair. pigs sold around 4s to 9s. cattle included a springer at £5. Potatoes scarce at 25s each. chick wheat 9s 8d per bushel. sundries reached fall market rates with pot plants selling notably well.
Entry and attendance were good at the Havelock Street Mart with brisk poultry sales. Hens and roosters sold at varied prices per pair, turkeys at 285, pigs including weaners stores and porkers brought solid bids, potatoes and wheat listed at modest bag prices, and a wide fundings section cleared well at ruling rates.
Auction of 476 acre Elgin property with dwelling and outbuildings failed to attract buyers, as did W Will’s 83 acre Ashburton Forks farm and G Meddina’s corner property at Alford Forest Road and Cross Street. All were passed in amid a good but absent turnout.
The speaker thanks voters and supporters, notes new ties from the contest, and declines standing again in Ashburton citing self respect. He pledges to strengthen Liberal organisation, urges disciplined effort, and asserts future capacity to overturn the current decision with broad support.
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